Program Outline

The graduate TESOL program is a 30-credit curriculum leading to the master of arts degree: 15 credits of core courses and 15 credits in a specific concentration. All courses carry three graduate credits. All students must take the five core courses. The other five courses, including the practicum or professional project, are taken in one of the concentrations.

Core Courses Credits   Total
Language Analysis for Teachers: Phonology, Lexis and Syntax 3    
Language Analysis for Teachers: Grammar and Discourse 3    
Principles of Language Learning and Teaching 3    
Culture, Intercultural Communication 3    
Sociolinguistics of English as a Global Language 3    
    Total Core Credits 15

Courses for Teaching Concentration Credits   Total
Required Courses        
  Methods and Materials: Systems 3    
  Methods and Materials: Skills 3    
  Teaching Practicum 3    
      Required Course Credits 9
Electives (choose two)        
  Learner Assessment 3    
  Writing ESOL Materials 3    
  Curriculum Development and Course Design 3    
  English for Specific/Academic Purposes 3    
      Elective Course Credits 6
      Total Concentration Credits 15

Courses for Curriculum Development Concentration Credits   Total
Required Courses        
  Curriculum Development and Course Design 3    
  Learner Assessment 3    
  Writing ESOL Materials 3    
      Required Course Credits 9
Electives (choose two)        
  Professional Project 3    
  Methods and Materials: Systems 3    
  Methods and Materials: Skills 3    
  English for Specific/Academic Purposes 3    
      Elective Course Credits 6
      Total Concentration Credits 15